Hometriangle calculator

Triangle Calculator

Calculate triangle area, perimeter, and solve the Pythagorean theorem.

Area from base & height

Area = (base \u00d7 height) / 2

12


Heron's formula (all three sides)

Area (Heron's)

6

Perimeter (a+b+c)

12

How to use

  1. 1Choose 'Area & Perimeter' to calculate area using base & height or Heron's formula with all three sides.
  2. 2Choose 'Pythagorean Theorem' to find a missing side in a right triangle — select which side to solve for.
  3. 3Enter the known values and read results instantly.

Triangle Formulas

Area (base & height): A = (b × h) / 2 — multiply the base by the perpendicular height and divide by 2. Works for any triangle type.

Area (Heron's formula): When you know all three sides (a, b, c), calculate the semi-perimeter s = (a+b+c)/2, then A = √(s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c)).

Pythagorean theorem: a² + b² = c² — applies only to right triangles, where c is the hypotenuse (the side opposite the 90° angle). Use it to find any missing side when you know the other two.

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